Tuesday, June 23, 2015

World Cup sights in spectacular Vancouver

 At BC Place Stadium. Once again feeling blessed to see some incredible events and places for work.
 Well worth a walk across the Granville Bridge for these views.
 Dragon boat racing at the weekend dragon boat festival right outside the stadium in False Creek.
 Tove Pashkowski tracked me down, so that was a treat. The only person I've seen who I know these past six days. Usually I at least know somebody when I'm on assignment so this was a nice visit along with her nearly 2-year-old son, Henning. I showed them a community garden I discovered.
 Big boat under the bridge.
 Fond memories of my parents taking us to Expo '86 right there.
 Braved a swim in English Bay. Cold but not any different than lake chelan except for the sea stench that remained on my skin all day after a 30-minute workout (plus a 3-mile round trip run!). It's incredible to have a healthy back again that makes exercise and even walking no longer painful.

Canadian goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc offered me a hug BEFORE we even introduced ourselves in the mixed zone and started our interview. She switches her Maple Leaf design each match, and this one took about 90 minutes at nearby Junior's Barber Shop in Vancouver. For her World Cup match vs. the Swiss, she added red tips to her hair. Love her spirit.

Amazing Grace


So glad I walked across the Granville Bridge to the Granville Island Public Market today and caught this Peruvian man playing beautiful music.

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Friday, June 12, 2015

Saying goodbye for the summer to favorite teachers

 Emma was sad this morning because school is out and she was already missing Mr. Dodson, who was in his classroom so we said a quick hello/goodbye. He is moving to 3rd grade next year but will do all he can to have Emma in his 2nd/3rd grade loop. It looks like Emma has a great new 1st grade teacher named Miss Lucy, so that's exciting!

 Teacher Rachel is Lily's favorite and today is her last day as she takes a few months off before having her first baby. We gave her a diaper bag stuffed with goodies today. She was touched. They are planning a "play date" at Rachel's to bake cookies. :)

Monday, June 8, 2015

Art

 Flying Emma and Lily self portrait.

Saturday, June 6, 2015